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Dr. Patricia Thistlethwaite, MD

Cardiothoracic Surgery
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Map Pin Small La Jolla, CA
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34 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Overview of Dr. Patricia Thistlethwaite, MD

Dr. Patricia Thistlethwaite, MD is a Cardiothoracic Surgery Specialist in La Jolla, CA. They specialize in Cardiothoracic Surgery, has 34 years of experience. They graduated from HARVARD UNIVERSITY / SCHOOL OF MEDICINE and is affiliated with UCSD Medical Center - Hillcrest.

Dr. Thistlethwaite works at University Of California San Diego Health in La Jolla, CA. They are accepting new patients and accepts Aetna, Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Cross Blue Shield as well as other major insurance plans. Please call ahead to schedule an appointment and to confirm all accepted insurance plans.

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Dr. Thistlethwaite's Office Locations

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    University of California San Diego Medical Center
    9300 Campus Point Dr, La Jolla, CA 92037 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (858) 657-7777
    Monday
    8:00am - 4:30pm
    Tuesday
    8:00am - 4:30pm
    Wednesday
    8:00am - 4:30pm
    Thursday
    8:00am - 4:30pm
    Friday
    8:00am - 4:30pm

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  • UCSD Medical Center - Hillcrest

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    About Dr. Patricia Thistlethwaite, MD

    Specialties
    • Cardiothoracic Surgery
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    Years of Experience
    • 34 years of experience
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    • English
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    • HARVARD UNIVERSITY / SCHOOL OF MEDICINE
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